Reflecting on his performance, Buttler said, “Obviously I had a poor tournament, which is disappointing,” but remained hopeful, adding, “But I have been playing some of the best cricket of my (career) in recent years, so hopefully I can get back to playing my best.” He also made it clear he still wants to play for England, saying, “I certainly have ambitions (to play for England again), but no longer being a captain, I am not a selector and whatever, so what will be, will be.”

‘It just didn’t quite happen’: Jos Buttler

After the World Cup, Buttler took a break in France with his family to mentally reset. “I couldn’t have been further away from cricket, which for me at the time was just perfect,” he said, explaining the need to step back. He added, “It is exactly what I needed,” he continued. The break helped him reflect on his game and mindset. “It was really refreshing, I really enjoyed it, a complete sort of release,” he said. Accepting that things didn’t go his way, Buttler concluded, “It wasn’t for a lack of effort, it just didn’t quite happen.”